Private foundation · Rolling Hills Estates, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mas Family Charitable Foundation
In 2025 it gave 3 grants worth $12,700 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Lawrence County. A typical grant was $700 to $8,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $12,700 · 1 in Lawrence County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $700 to $8,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Lawrence County, Lewis County · plus 69 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $100,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100K | $13K | 3 |
| 2024 | $70K | $500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $110K | $1,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Jolene MerrittDirector
- Shari DavisonDirector
- Madeline DebartoloDirector and president
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Children and families (1 grant)
- Animal care (1 grant)
- Provide a safe haven for elephants (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Lawrence County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashs Crew Inc. | Leoma, Lawrence County | Animal care | $8,000 |
| Alsast Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Children and families | $4,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Hohenwald, Lewis County | Provide a safe haven for elephants | $700 |